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Schiller Hound (Schillerstövare)

Schiller Hound
Schiller Hound (Schillerstövare)
Schiller Hound

Schiller Hound
    height of a Schiller Hound (Schillerstövare) hound dog
group: hound
/scenthound

height: m 20.5-24" / 53-61 cm
f 19-22.5" / 49-57 cm
weight: 40-53 lbs/
18-24 kg

types:  
colors: rich golden tan with a well defined jet black mantel. small white markings on toes chest permissible
physical traits: medium-sized, sinewy, powerful, sturdy, robust, swift, fleet-footed, lean, noble. strong but of somewhat elegantly built. angulated and well made for maximum strength to pursue prey during a long hunting season in hard winter climate
hair type: smooth, glossy, short, soft and close lying, becomes harsh in winter to well withstand cold
personality/
temperament:
vivacious, active, steady, obedient, intellligent, good-natured, clean, faithful, even-tempered, calm, easy to train. some can be aloof, aggressive, overly shy.
maintenance/
special needs:

not recommended as a housepet, plenty of exercise
nickname:  
origination: Sweden from Continental hounds, of the East European type, that came to Sweden with returning soldiers during the 17th and 18th century. local Swedish hounds crossed with Austria, Germany and Switzerland dogs
bred for: hunting in snow, hunting hare and fox
identifying traits:  
ideal for: tracking and holding hare and fox hunting at bay. barks while hunting. companion, family, works independently not in packs
good with kids?  
life expectancy:    
of interest: evolved in the western parts of Sweden and developed during the turn of the 19th century by a young farmer, Per Schiller, (1858-92) from local, Austrian, Swiss, German hounds and Harriers well known for their ability to go after fox. has powerful voice. one of the most popular hunting dogs in Sweden
health concerns:  
kennel clubs: fci-(scenthound dog breed group), Swedish Kennel Club (scenthound dog breed group)
rescues:    
     
Schiller Hound
 
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